Accident leaves family in mourning

Published: Sunday, March 31, 2013 at 4:49 p.m.

Last Modified: Sunday, March 31, 2013 at 4:49 p.m.

SARASOTA COUNTY - Christopher Williams' family and friends say the more than 1,000 people at his funeral showed he was well-liked.

Two weeks after Williams was killed, his family and friends are still mourning and trying to understand the accident that took his life outside his home.

Born and raised in Sarasota County, Williams, 47, was known among friends and family for always being the first to offer help, loving to hunt and eating ketchup on everything.

Chuck Williams, his brother, lives just across the street from his younger sibling's home.

"I've heard it was hit and run, but it was just an accident," he said. "It was just a tragic accident."

Shortly before 12:45 a.m. on March 17, deputies and paramedics responded to a report of an injured person in the 200 block of Oakford Road. They found Williams, apparently struck by a car, in or near the driveway of his home.

The Florida Highway Patrol and Sarasota County Sheriff's Office initially said they had located the vehicle and had a suspect in custody. Authorities say they are still investigating. To date no one has been charged.

He spent nearly every day with his brother. The two owned Charlie's Construction with their father. Chuck Williams' oldest son works with them now, too.

Williams leaves behind his wife Renee, son Dalton and daughter Laney.

His sister Cindy Greisiger, older by five years, says the family has always been very close.

"It was just a freak thing, God just decided it was his time," Greisiger said. "They say only the good die young, my brother was definitely one of the good ones."

<p><em>SARASOTA COUNTY</em> - Christopher Williams' family and friends say the more than 1,000 people at his funeral showed he was well-liked.</p><p>Two weeks after Williams was killed, his family and friends are still mourning and trying to understand the accident that took his life outside his home.</p><p>Born and raised in Sarasota County, Williams, 47, was known among friends and family for always being the first to offer help, loving to hunt and eating ketchup on everything.</p><p>Chuck Williams, his brother, lives just across the street from his younger sibling's home. </p><p>"I've heard it was hit and run, but it was just an accident," he said. "It was just a tragic accident." </p><p>Shortly before 12:45 a.m. on March 17, deputies and paramedics responded to a report of an injured person in the 200 block of Oakford Road. They found Williams, apparently struck by a car, in or near the driveway of his home. </p><p>The Florida Highway Patrol and Sarasota County Sheriff's Office initially said they had located the vehicle and had a suspect in custody. Authorities say they are still investigating. To date no one has been charged. </p><p>He spent nearly every day with his brother. The two owned Charlie's Construction with their father. Chuck Williams' oldest son works with them now, too.</p><p>Williams leaves behind his wife Renee, son Dalton and daughter Laney. </p><p>His sister Cindy Greisiger, older by five years, says the family has always been very close.</p><p>"It was just a freak thing, God just decided it was his time," Greisiger said. "They say only the good die young, my brother was definitely one of the good ones."</p>